I very much enjoyed the atmosphere of Hotel Carlton. The decor was both intriguing and relaxing - soothing and comfortable but with interesting objects lying around. It seems like the hotel was designed to look like the home of someone who had spent their life travelling around the world collecting souvenirs, art, and cool furniture. The rooms were equally well-decorated and provided a relaxing atmosphere, although they were a bit on the smaller side. The Hotel Carlton is also one of the few hotels in San Francisco to be equipped with solar panels, and is certified by the City of San Francisco as a Green Business and LEED EB GOLD. So, they take 'environmentally friendly' to the next level. They have a nightly wine hour in the lobby as well, and are connected to an elegant middle eastern restaurant. In general, this is a great property in a good location (more distant from tourist attractions than other hotel options, but in a very nice neighborhood to walk around in) and they are very reasonably priced. I would recommend them.

Aria T, a local HotelPlanner San Francisco expert from

22-Nov-2013 Verified Review

Customer Reviews of Hotel Carlton a Joie De Vivre Boutique Hotel

4.0out of 5. Based on 3009 guest reviews, Very Good

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Property Description

Located near City Hall, the Federal building and the Theatre District, this San Francisco hotel has an international vintage style that offers an eclectic and relaxing haven accentuated by exotic travel photographs. The charming public spaces showcase a cross-cultural design that incorporates one-of-a-kind objects and fascinating treasures. Hotel Carlton is also a non-smoking and pet-friendly San Francisco hotel.The Hotel Carlton is one of the few hotels in San Francisco to be equipped with solar panels and is proud to be certified by the City of San Francisco as a Green Business and LEED EB GOLD. Green businesses help reduce waste and protect our environment by employing pollution prevention practices, minimizing waste and conserving energy, water and other natural resources

Airport & Shuttle Information

San Francisco International Airport 15 milesOakland International Airport 30 milesSan Jose International Airport 45 miles

Local Shuttle Info: Accessible to Muni, Bart, and Caltrain

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Internet / WiFI

Free Wifi

Group vs. Individual Rates at Hotel Carlton a Joie De Vivre Boutique Hotel

The chart above shows trends of prices for both group quotes and the best individual traveler prices we could find at the time the group/meeting bid was entered. The lowest group or meeting displayed is 31.4% in the month of October 2018 and the highest average individual rate is $377 in the month of January 2018. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Hotel Carlton a Joie De Vivre Boutique Hotel in a month when rates are lower.